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Simple Mini Pad

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Craft a Simple Mini Pad with Aaron Heizer. This quick, beginner-friendly project creates a sleek folio to hold a notepad while practicing essential leatherworking skills. A great way to build confidence and enjoy a useful finished piece.

Rugged Hatchet Case

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Create a rugged, retro leather case for your axe in this step-by-step course with George Cubic. Learn patterning, building a stacked leather stop, and finishing techniques to ensure your axe stays secure while achieving a unique outdoors-ready look.

No-Guesswork Belt Sizing

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Take the guesswork out of custom belt orders. In this quick course, you’ll learn how to create a reusable sizing belt that ensures every client’s belt fits perfectly—no more relying on pant sizes or worn-out favorites.

Swivel Sheath for a Fixed Blade

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Learn how to build a custom swivel sheath for a fixed blade knife. This project covers both standard and camlock welts, pattern creation, and plenty of tips. The unique swivel feature lets you draw your blade at different angles for ease and comfort.

Foldover Sheath for the Buck 110

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Learn how to craft a foldover-style pouch sheath for the Buck 110 knife in this step-by-step course with George Cubic. Explore pattern-making, tool use, camo dyeing, and tips for developing your own leathercrafting style.

Fearless Pattern Making

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Learn how to design bag patterns with confidence—no fancy software needed! Odin Clack walks you through his hands-on mockup method, helping you sketch, cut, and refine your ideas into workable patterns using simple tools and a fearless mindset.

Rivets Done Right

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Learn to set solid copper and brass rivets with confidence! Odin Clack walks you through tools, tips, and techniques for clean, secure, and professional results. A quick but essential skill for bag, belt, or saddle makers.

The Classic Satchel

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Build a satchel that lasts. In this step-by-step course, Odin Clack shows how to create a classic, dependable bag—complete with tips for customization, clean construction, and long-term durability.

Practical Pockets for Chinks and Chaps

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Learn how to add both interior and exterior pockets to your chaps with this step-by-step course. You’ll cover planning essentials and construction techniques so your pockets are both functional and well-integrated into the final design.

Chap Making from Hide to Ride

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Learn how to make custom chaps or chinks for your clients. This beginner-friendly course covers leather selection, measuring clients, adjusting patterns, and step-by-step construction, including contrast details and classic fringe.

Keep It Together: Hardware Essentials

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Learn the essentials of leathercraft hardware! From setting rivets and snaps to assembling a two-directional zipper, this course covers buckles, snap hooks, and more—plus tips to make your hardware polished and cohesive.

Pro Laptop Bag

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Learn to make two variations of a leather laptop bag in this intermediate course with Aaron Heizer. One pairs with the overnight bag for a matching set, the other features a large front pocket. Great for graduation, back-to-school, or daily use.

Leather Bracer: Simple Techniques to Create that Wow Factor

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Build custom leather bracers that look advanced—even if you’re just starting out! Learn patterning, cutting, tooling, coloring, stitching, and assembly in this beginner-friendly course perfect for cosplay, ren fairs, and fantasy fans.

Ranch Roper Saddle

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Build a Ranch Roper Saddle from start to finish. This in-depth course covers everything from planning and design to tooling and assembly, so you can confidently craft a stunning, functional saddle under the guidance of a master saddlemaker.

Saddle Fit Fundamentals

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Learn the key principles of saddle fitting, from balancing the saddle to proper cinch placement. Gain practical knowledge to ensure your saddle supports your horse’s movement, comfort, and performance—whether for ranch work or competition.

Browband Headstall

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Learn how to make a browband headstall and pick up dozens of tips and tricks along the way!

Bonuses: Little Black Book and Profit, Pricing, and Perseverance: The Ultimate Business Playbook

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The Little Black Book of Suppliers connects you to trusted leathercraft suppliers for premium materials. Plus, the Profits, Pricing & Perseverance Playbook gives you strategies to price, profit, and grow a thriving leathercraft business!

Live Event Replays

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Catch the recording of our monthly live events featuring instructors, suppliers, and industry experts. These live events are included in both the monthly and yearly subscription plans. Get the insider scoop and real-time answers to your questions!

Cobra NP4 Bell Skiver Overview

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Master the Cobra NP4 Bell Skiver. Learn the machine's anatomy, how to safely set it up, and expert techniques for sharpening to keep it running smoothly.

Tooling Chap Tops

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Chap tops are the perfect canvas for bold, eye-catching designs—and Ty Skiver is here to show you how to make yours stand out. In this course, he walks you through the process of tooling an intricate filigree and floral design.

Intermediate Braiding and Knots

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Love what you learned in the Introduction to Braiding and Knots? Continue learning with this next course. Apply what you learn to make a beautiful dog lead.

Craft Your Own Leather Pauldron

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Handmade Holiday: Scrap Leather Ornament

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Join Angie Shaw from Burns Boots to transform leather scraps into unique holiday decorations perfect for family fun and gifting. Unleash your creativity this festive season!